Foreign affairs
The main tasks of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are to promote Norway’s interests internationally and provide assistance to Norwegian nationals abroad. An important part of the Ministry’s work is to make sure that Norway ‘speaks with one voice’ in international forums. In this context, the Ministry works to coordinate the efforts of other ministries and give guidance.
Norway recognises Palestine as a state
‘The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognise Palestine as a state. In the midst of a war, with tens of thousands killed and injured, we must keep alive the only alternative that offers a political solution for Israelis and Palestinians alike: Two states, living side by side, in peace and security,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Latest news on the situation in Ukraine
An overview of articles - about the sanctions against Russia and Belarus, statements, speeches and press releases - on the rise in tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the Russian attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 is available below.
Latest on foreign affairs
What's new
- Address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East Speech/statement 21/11/2024
- Norway provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations Press release 20/11/2024
- Norway and Brazil to cooperate on climate-friendly shipping Press release 19/11/2024
- Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: 1 000 days of full-scale war in Ukraine News story 19/11/2024
- Norway increasing contribution to fund for world’s poorest countries Press release 18/11/2024
Documents
- Norway's WHO Strategy – Norway as a member of the World Health Organization's Executive Board (2024–2027) Plans/strategy 29/10/2024
- Meld. St. 30 (2023–2024) - International cooperation on nuclear safety and security in a changed Europe Report to the Storting 21/06/2024
- Women, Peace and Security Guidelines 03/06/2024
- Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy Plans/strategy 15/05/2024
- Guidance note – a comprehensive approach to humanitarian, development and peace efforts (triple nexus) Guidelines/brochures 06/03/2024
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
E-mail: post@mfa.no
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